I've been wondering if I should get a MIDI-Keyboard, but I'm not sure which one.. I've found two possible keyboards so far, a Behringer UMX49 U-Control master keyboard with 49 keys for $190, and a Behringer UMX61 U-Control master keyboard with 61 keys for $260.

Regarding the keys - if you are asking that question, you probably don't need the extra

Not trying to be flippant - it comes down to whether or not you are a keyboardist or just want it for data entry. A keyboardist would want more keys for real playing, but if for instance you want to enter some chords or a bass line you don't need so many keys.

I've been wondering if I should get a MIDI-Keyboard, but I'm not sure which one.. I've found two possible keyboards so far, a Behringer UMX49 U-Control master keyboard with 49 keys for $190, and a Behringer UMX61 U-Control master keyboard with 61 keys for $260.

Is it worth spending 70 bucks on getting the 12 extra keys?

Or do anyone know of any other better and/or cheaper keyboards?

I use UMX 49,in my opinion it is all you need.I use the keyboard a lot,and did not had a problem with missing an octave jet while playing.So I will recommend you to buy UMX 49.

Just got mine today Canis. I went with a Yamaha YPT-400 Same Model as the PSR-E413. Bought as B-stock for 179.00US shipped. Let me tell ya, this thing has got loads of features. It even has pitch/bend wheel. Could'nt find any other model in this price range with that feature. Check out the link....

If you are a long time piano player then 66 keys is a good option, if you're just starting out, 49 keys is quite enough believe me. Behringer is a good option for starters I guess, if you're only looking to layout MIDI than it's cool. M-Audio is also a good option.

I've just sold my master key because I'm not a piano player and was not weighted, in my experiences what you really need to add realistic feel to midi parts are weighted keys, even just a two octave but at least semi weighted! That's the only way to give a realistic dynamic (velocity) to VST.

Thanks for all the tips =)I'll look around for some of these keyboards. I'll problaby buy a 49 key Behringer keyboard though, since I've heard so many good things about it, and the fact that it's pretty cheap